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John Sharp

Acting

John Sharp

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

5 Aug 1920

Age

106 Years

Born In

Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, UK

Total Projects

82

Years Active

40 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.8 ★

Overview

John Sharp was a Bradford born British actor of a heavyset physicality, often cast in curmudgeonly roles. In a career stretching from 1949 to 1991, he made more than 100 appearances in television and film.

Filmography

That Summer of White Roses

movie

That Summer of White Roses

1989

That Summer of White Roses

as Gradonacelnik

Crossbow

tv

Crossbow

1987

Crossbow

Lovejoy

tv

Lovejoy

1986

Lovejoy

as Henry Miller

The Bride

movie

The Bride

1985

The Bride

as Bailiff

A Christmas Carol

movie

A Christmas Carol

1984

A Christmas Carol

as Tipton

Top Secret!

movie

Top Secret!

1984

Top Secret!

as Maitre D'

The Aerodrome

movie

The Aerodrome

1983

The Aerodrome

as The Squire

The Dresser

movie

The Dresser

1983

The Dresser

as Mr. Bottomley

The Return of the Soldier

movie

The Return of the Soldier

1983

The Return of the Soldier

as Pearson

The Bunker

movie

The Bunker

1981

The Bunker

as Dr. Morell

The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

movie

The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

1980

The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu

as Sir Thuud

Velvet Hands

movie

Velvet Hands

1979

Velvet Hands

as Benny

Worzel Gummidge

tv

Worzel Gummidge

1979

Worzel Gummidge

as Fairground man

All Creatures Great and Small

tv

All Creatures Great and Small

1978

All Creatures Great and Small

as Mr. Biggins

The Roads of Exile

movie

The Roads of Exile

1978

The Roads of Exile

as David Hume

Jabberwocky

movie

Jabberwocky

1977

Jabberwocky

as Sergeant at the Gate

The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

tv

The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

1977

The Galton & Simpson Playhouse

as Irate Neighbour

Robin's Nest

tv

Robin's Nest

1977

Robin's Nest

as Butcher

Packman's Barn

movie

Packman's Barn

1976

Packman's Barn

as Arthur Trantor

Barry Lyndon

movie

Barry Lyndon

1975

Barry Lyndon

as Doolan

Dawson's Weekly

tv

Dawson's Weekly

1975

Dawson's Weekly

The Sweeney

tv

The Sweeney

1975

The Sweeney

as Uncle

Churchill's People

tv

Churchill's People

1974

Churchill's People

as Valerius

Watch Out, We're Mad

movie

Watch Out, We're Mad

1974

Watch Out, We're Mad

as Jefe

Not on Your Nellie

tv

Not on Your Nellie

1974

Not on Your Nellie

as Willie Winterbottom

The Wicker Man

movie

The Wicker Man

1973

The Wicker Man

as Doctor Ewan

And Now the Screaming Starts!

movie

And Now the Screaming Starts!

1973

And Now the Screaming Starts!

as Henry's Friend

That's Your Funeral

movie

That's Your Funeral

1972

That's Your Funeral

as Mayor

The Edwardians

tv

The Edwardians

1972

The Edwardians

as Pearson

CineRaya

movie

Thrills Galore

1972

Thrills Galore

as Eric

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

movie

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

1972

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

as Bischof Guido

Six Dates with Barker

tv

Six Dates with Barker

1971

Six Dates with Barker

as Butler

Spring and Port Wine

movie

Spring and Port Wine

1970

Spring and Port Wine

as Bowler 4

Emma's Time

movie

Emma's Time

1970

Emma's Time

as Charlie

In Loving Memory

tv

In Loving Memory

1969

In Loving Memory

Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)

tv

Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)

1969

Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)

as Sagran

Please Sir!

tv

Please Sir!

1968

Please Sir!

as Police Inspector

CineRaya

tv

Her Majesty's Pleasure

1968

Her Majesty's Pleasure

Nearest and Dearest

tv

Nearest and Dearest

1968

Nearest and Dearest

as Harry Hardcastle

Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter

movie

Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter

1968

Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter

as Oakshot

Red, White, and Zero

movie

Red, White, and Zero

1968

Red, White, and Zero

as The Macebearer

The White Bus

movie

The White Bus

1967

The White Bus

as Macebearer

The Devil a Monk Would Be

movie

The Devil a Monk Would Be

1967

The Devil a Monk Would Be

as Mr. Goulburn

The Prisoner

tv

The Prisoner

1967

The Prisoner

as Number Two

Misunderstood

movie

Misunderstood

1967

Misunderstood

as Uncle William 'Will'

The Corridor People

tv

The Corridor People

1966

The Corridor People

as Kronk

The Big Man Coughed and Died

movie

The Big Man Coughed and Died

1966

The Big Man Coughed and Died

as Park keeper

Mystery and Imagination

tv

Mystery and Imagination

1966

Mystery and Imagination

as Dr Peters

The Siege of Manchester

movie

The Siege of Manchester

1965

The Siege of Manchester

as Alexander Green

BBC Play of the Month

tv

BBC Play of the Month

1965

BBC Play of the Month

as Mr. Emerson

Bunny Lake Is Missing

movie

Bunny Lake Is Missing

1965

Bunny Lake Is Missing

as Finger Print Man

Londoners

tv

Londoners

1965

Londoners

as The Professor

CineRaya

tv

Thursday Theatre

1964

Thursday Theatre

as Alderman Joseph Helliwell

Theatre 625

tv

Theatre 625

1964

Theatre 625

as Cary Farthingale

Theatre 625

tv

Theatre 625

1964

Theatre 625

as Alexander Green

Theatre 625

tv

Theatre 625

1964

Theatre 625

as Alferic

Theatre 625

tv

Theatre 625

1964

Theatre 625

as Wander

A Jolly Bad Fellow

movie

A Jolly Bad Fellow

1964

A Jolly Bad Fellow

as Hodges

CineRaya

tv

Festival

1963

Festival

as Mr. Baines

CineRaya

movie

Stork Talk

1962

Stork Talk

CineRaya

tv

The Old Curiosity Shop

1962

The Old Curiosity Shop

Dr. Finlay's Casebook

tv

Dr. Finlay's Casebook

1962

Dr. Finlay's Casebook

CineRaya

movie

The Golden Rabbit

1962

The Golden Rabbit

as Peebles

Z-Cars

tv

Z-Cars

1962

Z-Cars

No Love for Johnnie

movie

No Love for Johnnie

1961

No Love for Johnnie

as Railway Station Master (uncredited)

The Avengers

tv

The Avengers

1961

The Avengers

as Prewitt

The Avengers

tv

The Avengers

1961

The Avengers

as Jupp

Maigret

tv

Maigret

1960

Maigret

CineRaya

tv

Sunday-Night Play

1960

Sunday-Night Play

as Arthur Feltham

CineRaya

tv

Sunday-Night Play

1960

Sunday-Night Play

as Merchant

An Age of Kings

tv

An Age of Kings

1960

An Age of Kings

No Hiding Place

tv

No Hiding Place

1959

No Hiding Place

Left Right and Centre

movie

Left Right and Centre

1959

Left Right and Centre

as Mr. Reeves

CineRaya

movie

When We Are Married

1957

When We Are Married

as Alderman Joseph Helliwell

The House Across the Lake

movie

The House Across the Lake

1954

The House Across the Lake

as Mr. Hardcastle

Angels One Five

movie

Angels One Five

1952

Angels One Five

as 'Soss'

The Magic Box

movie

The Magic Box

1952

The Magic Box

as Film Society Member (uncredited)

A Case For P.C. 49

movie

A Case For P.C. 49

1951

A Case For P.C. 49

as Desk Sergeant (as John Sharpe)

Laughter in Paradise

movie

Laughter in Paradise

1951

Laughter in Paradise

as Constable Cafferty (uncredited)

Night and the City

movie

Night and the City

1950

Night and the City

as Man (uncredited)

Your Witness

movie

Your Witness

1950

Your Witness

as Police Constable Hawkins

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

movie

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

1949

Celia: The Sinister Affair of Poor Aunt Nora

as Frank Haldane

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